Must Haves When Buying A Home
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- Опубліковано 2 кві 2023
- Must Haves When Buying A Home, The Villages buys more land, and you could have bought a home here for $12,995! Those great topics and lots more are on tap today. Join Jerry, Linda,and Gizmo as The Newcomers share their life in The Villages, Florida.
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@John (Salty) "Typically, when addressing an audience, you take into consideration the target group you're talking to. The majority of folks in The Villages wear T shirts every day. Jerry & LInda are simply playing back to their audience wearing the same apparel as them. Shaking my head how so many people simply like to complain and will find everything and anything to do so. The amount of knowledge and information Jerry & Linda share with us each week is nothing short of amazing and has been life changing for many of us. If you're focused on the T shirts, you're really missing the whole point."
Thank you, Diane! 🙂🙂🙂
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T-shirts are my whole wardrobe!
Homeless and downtrodden? Once I retired from the Army back in 2000 jeans and t-shirts were my daily wear...and trust me I wasn't downtrodden - I was enjoying a carefree life! Traveling the country and my souvenirs have been t-shirts.
To John the salty..it’s the retired life attire not to mention the most comfortable thing to wear in Florida so deal with it!
I have no idea why I'm watching these; I'm nowhere near retirement😂 I love your channel though and Linda is such a sweetie!❤️
Well, we appreciate it! Thank you DL!
Love you both ! Just remember...you must be doing a GREAT JOB or the "salties" wouldn't be paying attention. GO JERRY & LINDA !!!!!!!
Thanks Diane!😁😁😁
Just signed our contract 👍🏻
We are officially VILLAGERS
(well, after we Close first week of May) 🙄
Bought a home in Newell (near MickeyLee pitch & putt)
Can’t wait for the Southern Oaks bridge and Eastport town square to be finished.
Came down for a “lifestyle visit” near Brownwood Paddock Square
… 4 days later, we’re in.
Gotta tell you … your videos have been a HUGE influence on our decision. Thank you 🙏🏻
We’ll see you when we get there 😏
Congratulations and WELCOME! 😁😁😁
I’d love to hear your experience through the lifestyle visit, looking for right place and what influenced you and costs along the way? Good to hear as much as possible seen as we have thoughts of moving there too.
@@allisonm6622 We highly recommend the lifestyle visit; and the 7-day, not the shorter 3- or 4- day lifestyle visit. Talked to some that did the shorter one, and they plan to RENT a place for several months next winter.
In our case, we got to the Villages two days early (so as to not risk missing any of the lifestyle visit). Stayed in a hotel near Spanish Springs and looked at several open houses in the older sections, including several “turn key” properties (selling with all furnishings). By the time the lifestyle visit started we had pretty much decided on the southern area, either “between the 6’s” (between 466 & 466A) or south of 44.
We were assigned a coordinator that placed us in a Courtyard Villa near Brownwood (incl golf cart and bicycles). Also assigned a Villages Sales Agent (who was just phenomenal, not pushy, listened to what we wanted and helped narrow down our search). After 2 more days of house hunting (open houses listed in the newspaper, the Daily Sun, daily), and having looked at 20-25 houses, we pretty much eliminated the older section. Although more mature, and most have little or no bond (the bond is a biggie to some people; it’s typically 30 years on a new home and pays for the infrastructure), we thought the older homes were over-priced, as the owner wanted to make a profit, and after 2 or 3 owners, maybe 2 or 3 bumps in price. Plus, many were dated (paint choices, wallpaper, WAY TOO MUCH furniture, etc).
After focusing on newer homes (new to 5 years old) we were considering a Patio Villa (of which there are many), but our Agent suggested we look at Designer homes. I thought they were outside our price point, but found there were some in the $300k range.
I, personally, didn’t care for the Courtyard Villa of the lifestyle visit … too big, outside our budget, and although a big yard, I didn’t care for the wall in the back (nothing to look at from our lanai). Some prefer the privacy, but … and you will pay a sizable premium (upwards of $150k just for the lot) if you overlook a nature preserve, water (like a retention pond) or a golf course.
We narrowed it down to two. Went to both with our Agent who answered all our questions. We chose a house with a view of Meggison Rd and the walking/bike path next to it. I actually enjoy saying “good morning” to people walking by our lanai in the morning. Others would prefer more privacy.
We chose the house we liked (already built) and spent the last few days enjoying the “lifestyle” (golf cart rides, restaurants, music at the squares, quite a few Rec centers, played some golf, etc. (some play time). Glad we had some time to ENJOY ourselves, and not spending it all “house hunting”.
We rented a truck a month later and drove back down from Illinois for the closing. They said we could have closed from up north, but we wanted to go down and move some basics into our new home. Glad we did, the Villages made the closing a wonderful experience (a celebration). And we already met several nice neighbors (which may be the biggest attraction of the Villages … the people).
Hope that helps
… feel free to ask if you have any other questions.
So happy I stumbled upon your videos! They are a delight! Love seeing people living their best life. I am 39 (aka elder millennial) and really starting to ponder what I’d like to in retirement along with my husband and after my 12 year old daughter leaves the nest. It’ll be hard to transition but your videos make me happy and hopeful. Thanks for the content!
Tempus Fugit!!!
@Andrea me too 😂 and I don't even plan on ever moving away from home. I really just got so interested in all of it that now I'm
watching bc I want to keep up with what's going on in the villages 😂
The tiny holes in Linda’s shirt is actually from being either washed or dried with clothing that has a zipper. I’ve had this happen to me a number of times. Hope that helps. Love ya guys and the late gizmo.
Linda you are an absolute doll
Small World: We chatted someone up near Springfield Mass. When we mentioned TV he said, "I'm a big Jerry and Linda fan- I watch every show". Well Done!
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Hello from Pembroke Mass. We watch every show too and have done a lifestyle visit because of watching Jerry & Linda.
Don’t let the, “Salties” change the way you dress or do your shows! As soon as I’m retired and living in TV, you’ll be hard pressed to find me in something other than a T-shirt. Thanks for another great show. ❤
I was going to talk to John and his 8 buddies but instead JERRY! Please…topless working in the kitchen….standing over the stove or getting too close to the oven might get your attention! YEOWEE!!
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OMG what does that writer want you to wear a tux and formal dress? Jerry and Linda it’s because of your show 2.5 years ago that we are here. loved the information you had to offer. Don’t stop.
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I think the cloud scenes with the music was fantastic. Do that every video. Very peaceful.
Thank you!
Holy Moley! Somebody is criticizing your signature T-shirts? I want you to know, I LOVE your T-shirts. Keep up the good work!
Jerry, you ever seen the end of one of those rainbows?? I have, and I got photos , can't wait to show you!!😮
My mother-in-law loved living in The Villages. Her first home in The Villages was a manufactured home near a small lake. She then moved to a larger home. We really enjoyed visiting her there.
Come on We have Beautiful skies in Ohio. Our sunsets are breath taking remember the sky covers the entire world!
I remember. You can see that beautiful sky through the gray mist and bare branches.
Ohhhhhhh. A Jerry and Linda apron!
I had the same issue with a favorite blouse … never thought it was the sink counter tops! Lol!
As someone who operates our own UA-cam channel (disconnect_for_adventure) I feel your pain with getting hater mail. Some people don’t have anything better to do. Keep up the work!
Thank you, and good luck with your channel!
@@JERRYANDLINDA thank you
Love your shirts~ MOST OF ALL IT IS WHO IS WEARING THEM that makes them so pleasurable! I think it is not so much what we wear, but more so who we are.! Hope you sell a million at the very least ! Shadow
We don't make any money from T-shirt sales… another company handles all that. We do enjoy seeing our viewers wearing them however. Thank you!
Linda your hair looked fabulous !
I'm digging the T-shirts! Keep them rocking.
Love watching you two even though I could never afford to live there. We live in southeastern Washington state.Lived here forever. Have a great day .
Thanks, Debbie! 😁😁😁
Everyone would like to live in a beautiful, great weather, great neighborhood and neighbors area.
The 900 acres in Lake County is shown on 4/03/23 video of Gold Wingnut productions (minute 24:11) and he says it is about 1 1/2 miles from the latest Villages location.
I love your T-shirts ❤ haters gonna hate 🙃
We have noticed how beautiful the skies and clouds are here in FL since moving 2 yrs ago from Michigan. Just stunning!
Thanks! We have watched every show, and visit TV often. Mike and Suzanne Murphy.
Thank you, superviewers!🏆🏆
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I have lived in the south and in Illinois. I thought the sky was different - then someone pointed out to me that the clouds were different. Different storm patterns and weather events. That made more sense.
I love the clouds in FL!
❤Gizmo resting his face on your arm… so sweet!
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I love your t-shirts and you both look great in them. They are your "brand". I don't understand why people can be so nasty; just ignore the nasty people.
that salty email cracked me up. the nerve of some people. You two are great!
Thanks Joe!
Hmmm, dishes get done every day but my oil only needs to be changed every 3-5000 miles
I'm sooooooo glad people have the time to sound off on the really REALLY important issues like ... y'all wearing t-shirts 🙄😉
HaHa!
Haters gonna hate, ignore them.
We have been watching since our lifestyle visit in 2019. Love your show. We are from Toronto Canada and for the first time since the pandemic rented in Belvedere for 6 weeks in Jan and Feb. We are coming back next year for 10 weeks until the end of March. We usually have grey overcast skies at home from Nov until March so the Florida sunny weather is a welcome relief when we get there. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! Hope you have a wonderful time.
Hey guys, you guys look great matching your shirts on the show!! Don’t listen to those others that just want to be negative!❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much, Debber!!
My husband and I are far from retiring (42&48), plus a 13 & 7 yo, but I am fascinated by your videos and have been binging them all recently. I just adore the two of you, Gizmo, your banter, wit and adventures. We hope to eventually retire to TV as soon as we can. Thank you for all of your videos and hard work editing them for all of us, keeping us thoroughly entertained. God Bless you three!
We really appreciate the fact that what we do appeals to some younger viewers like yourself. Thank you so much for watching.
@@JERRYANDLINDA- you certainly appeal to several age groups because you’re so fun to watch. ❤❤
Gizmo is adorable laying on your arm, Jerry.
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Going to watch tonight
Love the re-enactment photo! I teach high school too, I'm glad y'all are enjoying your retirement. After 33 years y'all definitely deserve it!
Thank you so much!
Thank you 👍
another great show, love the shirts!
Great show you three!
Love you guys and love your tee shirts!
Linda's hair is so pretty.
Thank you 😊
Like the “adventures” with you both.
Had a good laugh at the vacation home advertisement. My husbands parents bought a mobile home back in the day at Jenson Beach, Florida. They would go down there every winter from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and thought they had died and gone to heaven. Things change, but back in the day it was a lovely area to be in.
Downsizing will be our biggest challenge. However, having fewer than 4 1/2 baths to clean will be so nice!
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Magnificent sky pictures 💕
Lucky you guys have sense of humor!
Always good information.
Thanks, Peter!
To the frozen pipes dude. I live in NE Florida and we get many more sub freezing, and sometimes light snow, than TV. I have never had frozen or burst pipes in 68 years. We did not cover pipes and only left a trickle of water in a bathroom faucet.
You two are a patr. Love you both.
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Love love love the vlog today..Looking sharp in your new t-shirts..we always enjoy the information you both share...and our furbaby buddy ray enjoys gizmos jokes.....ms linda have you been using your makeover condultants advise when shopping and getting ready..I am wondeting if at 61 if i should have a makeover...loves from a Indiana girl living on the Virginia Tennessee line now 🎉
If the squares weren't crowded, we wouldn't be able to support the businesses, and the entertainment. Come out and enjoy the crowds!!! Support our restaurants and shops!
I recently watched a video where you said you lived in Louisville before you moved to Florida. I've lived here for 12 years, I moved here for my job at Ford (not the one Linda's dad worked at) Louisville Assembly.
We actually lived on the Sunnyside of Louisville. In the knobs. We both worked at Louisville slugger after we retired though.
Another great video! Thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Looove your t-shirts! Classy and cool.
I totally remember my brother ordering the sea monkeys. I believe that they are some type of shrimp, at least that is what I remember my mother telling me. We were so excited but they didn't live very long.
I get those holes too. I think mine from the snaps on my pants. At first I thought it was the dogs nails when I held her. Thanks for the video
Great show, as always!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I always look forward to your shows! I like starting the day with a smile, and enjoy all the information you share. I feel that when I visit, it's going to all feel familiar! Looking forward to the show on Thursday...I love the cart rides!!
Wow, thank you!
Wish I could save this list for future reference
Love your videos!
Thank you, Laura! 😁😁
Thank you for sharing!!! Enjoy your videos!!!
Glad you like them!
I love how you make each other laugh! Another great show! Much love from your neighbors down in Port St Lucie.
Glad you enjoy it!
I so agree with you, regarding the Florida Sky. Absolutely beautiful. When we stay at our Condo in Treasure Island, I take photos almost every day of the beautiful sky.
Thank you for your channel. I so enjoy it. ❤😊
Thanks!
Thank you, Denise!!! That is so nice of you!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I love you guys. Haters gonna be haters.
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I'm here for the bling!
Love u 3! U always make me smile! Thank u for all u do. 😊❤
You are so welcome!
My mother had the Carpenters mother as a piano teacher back in New Haven, CT. when she was a kid!
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I forgot to like so I came back ! Keep up the great work !😊
Yo da best! Thanks, Debbe!
I have the same tiny holes, I thought it was from the snap on my jeans/pants! I do a lot of dishes too!
Some Jealous salties. The sky's have been beautiful.
We Love you both, and Gizmo too....
Great show! Love your sense of humor!
Thanks so much!
Boooo Teek! Fun show! Thanks!
We don’t hear anything from our neighbor’s homes, unless they have their sliding door open. But, it would have to be a loud sound. We don’t have kissing lanais. Landscaping also locks sound from traveling. We are on a loop, not exactly a corner. But, we love our lot. It’s very quiet where we live (in Hawkins). Jerry and Linda, we need to have you visit sometime to see this area. Have a great week! Thanks for this week’s Mailbag Monday! 🤗
Hey Jerry & Linda, Thanks for another great video. Y’all make Mondays more enjoyable. See you next time😘
Glad you enjoyed it, Brenda!
Another great video. I was thinking of visiting the villages via Amtrak. I know you guys have traveled from the different airports. As far as I know, the only way to get to the villages is to take a bus from Amtrak to the airport and then the transport bus to the villages. If you or your viewers know, I appreciate the information.
Love your creativity with the beautiful sky shots & music. Well done!!!
Thank you very much, Ronnie!
I Love your matching tee shirts!
Thank you!!
I think you should change the name of the segment from “Sweet and Salty” to “Sweet and Sour!” Love the black tee shirts 🖤
Thanks, Pam!
I like the bling tee idea. You both have great hair! I want to visit TV soon!
Thanks so much!
Great video!! I’m a day late… ❤
When it comes to the countertops.... It's always best to have a waterfall edge on them, it keeps everything smooth, and non abrasive.
Love ur tshirts! They r a great look for Florida and ur show! ❤
Glad you like them!
With regard to your sky’s segment. Phyllis and I are in agreement that we have never seen so many rainbows as we see here in The Villages. We both have lived in Jacksonville for many years so it’s not “all over Fla” that you can see these beautiful rainbows. We are blessed.
Thanks guys!
Thank you David! We appreciate it! ❤❤❤❤❤
I had those little holes on my T-shirt’s before I had granite countertops
Once again great entertainment. The information is very good. I like the wide range of topics. Keep up the great videos.
We lived in Ohio for over 50 years. Such gray skies for months on end. Moved to NC and now in TN. The skies in NC and TN are awesome. 😁
Thanks, Julie! 😁😁😁
Hi, that video of Rocky at Brownwood you showed was not the 24th Anniversary Show. That was on Saturday and they had the streets around the square blocked off and full of extra chairs. It was crowded, but doable. Lots Of spring break crowds lately.
Sound was weird on the opening. Hey 👋 Gizmo ❤ Hello from Lewes, Delaware where tulips are in bloom!
The black tee’s with the white graphic areas are great love them! They look great on you both!
Our neighbor has barking parrots, he used to live by a home that had barking dogs😅, I think you should add the (torn) look to your tee’s, I think you probably have trolls that don’t like TV just like the many that post on TV on FB that don’t live here. Drive through Silver Springs or Orange Blossom and you can still see those 60x12 homes.